Evaluation_Criteria.pdf

EVALUATION CRITERIA

This acquisition will utilize Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures in determining the award. Technical tradeoffs will not be made and no additional credit will be given for exceeding acceptability. Offeror must be deemed responsible in accordance with FAR 9.104-1. Each technical proposal and price will be evaluated according to the factors and sub-factors listed below. The technical evaluation provides an assessment of the offeror’s demonstrated understanding and capability to meet the Government’s requirements and will be rated on an “Acceptable/Unacceptable” basis. A failure in one or more technical sub-factors will result in an “Unacceptable” rating for the Technical Factor. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. Discussions may be held with offeror(s) receiving an “unacceptable” rating. Discussions will not be held with an offeror whose proposal would require a complete revision. In the event that discussions with offeror(s) are determined necessary, comments identifying deficiencies/clarifications in the technical and/or price proposal will be provided to said offeror. The offeror’s response shall include a narrative addressing all comments and a revised technical and/or price proposal if necessary to incorporate any and all changes. The Government intends to select one contractor for award.

The Government will evaluate each proposal according to the following factors and sub-factors:

FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

SUBFACTOR 1: INSTALLATION PLAN / SYSTEM DESIGN. This sub-factor will be considered “Acceptable” when the proposal clearly demonstrates the offeror’s ability to meet the Government’s requirements stated in the PWS.

SUBFACTOR 2: TESTING PLAN. This sub-factor will be considered “Acceptable” when the proposal exhibits testing procedures/schedules that meets the expected testing requirements stated in the PWS.

SUBFACTOR 3: QUALITY CONTROL PLAN. This sub-factor will be considered “Acceptable” when the proposal shows the offeror’s capability to maintain quality workmanship in accordance with the PWS. At a minimum, the proposal shall describe quality control measures to be implemented that may include, but not limited to, surveillance plans/schedules, corrective action/plans, standard operating procedures, etc.

FACTOR 2 – PRICE. The offeror’s price proposal will be evaluated based on the total price of materials/equipment/shipping, labor, travel costs, and all other costs associated with this effort. It is anticipated that price reasonableness will be determined by adequate price competition.